DEADLINE REMINDER!

6 Film grants of $10,000
2 Grand Prize Winners of $5,000 + Prizes!
Application Deadline July 14, 2006

MERCURY has teamed with NALIP to find six hot Latino/a Filmmakers. Finalists (3 students, 3 Emerging Filmmakers) receive $10,000 to produce and direct an original short film narrative on digital video (DV), competing for a Grand Prize.
All 6 Final Films produced from the finalist screenplays will be presented in a national on-line contest in October 2006, and let the public select two Grand Prize Winners: One Student and One Emerging Filmmaker. The Grand Prize Winners will receive exclusive screenings in Los Angeles, San Antonio and Miami in November 2006, PLUS venues at NALIP Conference 8 in Newport Beach, March 8 thru 10, 2007.

ALL MATERIAL DUE TO NALIP IN SANTA MONICA
BY FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2006
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION NOW

The 2006 Second Annual Chica Luna Short Film Festival on July 11 and National Book Release of THE SISTAHOOD: ON THE MIC
Written by E-Fierce

 Who: Chica Luna Productions presents the Second Annual Chica Luna Short Film Festival with hip-hop author E-Fierce, and emerging women filmmakers.

What: The Chica Luna Short Film Festival (CLSFF) was developed by Chica Luna Productions, a non-profit arts organization, to create opportunities for young women of color throughout the United Stated to produce narrative films that engage social justice themes.

E-Fierce’s novel THE SISTA HOOD: ON THE MIC (Atria Books; Paperback Original $14.00; ISBN: 0-7432-8515-8) arrives in bookstores everywhere on July 11th, the same day as the festival.

When: Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Where: CLSFF at the Imaginasian Theater, 239 East 59th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue),
212-371-6682, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Tickets: $10.00.

Photo Op: Festival after-party and book release at 9:00pm at TG Whitney's, 244 East 53rd Street (between 2nd & 3rd) New York, NY, 212- 888-5772. The Festival Audience Award, raffles and contests will be announced at the after party which is sponsored by Sister Outsider Entertainment. E-Fierce is going to be available for book signings at the after party where she will also announce two contests to promote her book; a movie poster contest and an educator’s lesson plan contest.

Why: The CLSFF highlights eight emerging women filmmakers whose film topics that range from sibling rivalry to youth homelessness. This year’s CLSFF is made possible by contributions from Urban Envy, Sister Outsider Entertainment, Puffin Foundation, Association of Hispanic Arts, Alter Asian and New York Tributary.

Proceeds from ticket and book sales will benefit Chica Luna to continue its work developing the next generation of emerging women filmmakers.

Media Contact: All media is invited to attend. Onsite contact is Lourdes Ortega, 310.592.8530, lourdes@ortegapr.com.

IMPORTANTE: Pospuesto el Film Slam 4

Por la presente deseamos informarte que la actividad del Scene Slam 4 que se había programado para las 7 P.M. del martes, 11 de julio, en el Ateneo Puertorriqueño se ha tenido que posponer.
 
Esto se debe a que las fuertes lluvias de la mañana del lunes, 10 de julio, ocasionaron daños al teatro del Ateneo que no permitirán su utilización para ninguna actividad por espacio de algunos días. Estamos en proceso de gestionar otra fecha -- y quizás otro lugar, si eso resultara necesario -- para la actividad. Tan pronto tengamos la nueva información disponible, te la haremos llegar por este mismo medio.
 
Esperamos que perdones cualquier inconveniencia que esta ocurrencia inesperada te pudiera ocasionar.

Film Independent's Documentary Workshop Begins Next Thursday July 13th!!

Now in its second year, Film Independent’s Documentary Workshop is designed for students who are embarking on, or are currently in the process of making a documentary. Through class screenings, commentary, and discussion of each project, students will have a chance to hone their craft while learning strategies and approaches of documentary filmmaking.

PLEASE NOTE: You must have a project to participate in this class. On the first day of the class, students must present a one page Project Description, stating the status of the project and the areas that they would like to work on during the course of the workshop.

Workshop dates: July 13 – September 14 (Thursdays)--7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

(IDA Members will receive same discounted price as Film Independent members)

Location: Film Independent offices
9911 Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Ticket information/cost:
Members: $395 (IDA Members will receive same discounted price as Film Independent members)
General public: $495
Application Process: Enrollment is open now, until class is filled. (Class limited to 12 Students)

María Raquel Bozzi
Director of Film Education
Film Independent
9911 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
310.432.1218 direct
310.432.1200 ext. 218
310.432.1203 Fax
filmindependent.org

Film Independent: Home of the Independent Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival

email: eblast@documentary.org
web: http://www.documentary.org

Radio Ventana
Sunday July 16, 2006

This week Actor/Director/Performer:

JESSE BORREGO

Interview
“No Holds Barred”
All questions asked will be answered
Calls welcome
210-599-5555/ 800-299-KTSA

Sunday Nights 8-9 pm Live on KTSA 550 AM
Streaming Live@ www.radioventana.com

NALIP supporter Michael D. Olmos, son of Edward James Olmos, makes his directorial debut with SPLINTER, the edgy urban tale of crime and corruption on the streets of L.A.  Splinter is a noir thriller, a battle of wills between gangs and cops in a neighborhood plagued by a psychotic killer. It features an ensemble cast of talented new actors alongside fan favorites Edward James Olmos and Tom Sizemore.

Look out for Splinter as it makes appearances in festivals around the country. Final dates aren’t announced yet, but it is slated for release early next year. SPLINTER premieres at the NY Latino International Film Festival: Wed. 7:00 PM/Fri. 9:00 PM @ Lighthouse International.

Splinter was produced by Dark Horse Indie [www.dhentertainment.com] and Image Entertainment in association with Chamber Six Productions  (www.chambersix.com] and Stonehenge Pictures.

On the streets of Los Angeles, two gangsters, Dreamer (Enrique Almeida) and Dusty (Noel G), unite over the mysterious murder of their brother. Out for revenge, they cross paths with Detective Gramm (Resminé Atis), a rookie cop partnered with a corrupt veteran (Tom Sizemore). Amidst a rising body count, an ineffective Captain (Edward James Olmos), and the threat of an all-out gang war, these four characters find themselves locked into a ruthless endgame that leaves no one safe.

Info at: http://www.nylatinofilm.com/
For press inquires contact:
press@thesplintermovie.com
press@chambersix.com

NALIP supporter Hector Cruz Sandoval announces the New York City premiere of his documentary film Kordavision

PUSH will screen twice at HBO's NY Latino International Film Festival

Florence Gould Hall
55 East 59th Street
New York, NY
(between Park and Madison Avenues)
Thursday July, 27 at 10:30 PM
Friday July, 28 at 12:00 PM

For more information, log on to www.nylatinofilm.com or www.myspace.com/pushthemovie

We're looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Thanks for all of your support!

Dave Rodriguez
Severe Entertainment
www.severeent.com
www.myspace.com/pushthemovie

CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF)
10th Edition
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS JULY 17
October 5-15, 2006
Egyptian Theatre -  Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
More Info/Contact:  www.latinofilm.org

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) is now accepting submissions of feature films, documentaries and/or short films to be considered to participate in the 10th Edition of the Festival.  LALIFF will be held from October 5 to October 15, 2006 at the Egyptian Theatre and surrounding areas in Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. The deadline is July 17 and the submission form can be found at: www.lationofilm.org  

LLAMADO A CINEASTAS
El Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Los Ángeles (LALIFF)
esta aceptando películas, cortos y documentales  para ser considerados
a participar en la décima edición a celebrarse del  5-15 de Octubre.
Fecha límite para someter el material es el 17 de julio.

El Festival Internacional de Cine de Los Angeles (LALIFF, por sus siglas en inglés)  invita a todos aquellos interesados en presentar sus largometrajes, cortometrajes y documentales en la la décima edición del festival a enviar sus trabajos para ser considerados antes del 17 de julio. LALIFF celebrará su décima edición del 5 al 15 de octubre en el Teatro Egyptian en Los Angeles, California. Información adicional y el formulario se puede encontrar en: www.latinofilm.org.

Leguizamo, Gibson on "The Take" Reuters via Yahoo! News
John Leguizamo and Tyrese Gibson will star in the indie revenge saga "The Take."

Thieves And Liars (Ladrones Y Mentirosos); Puerto Rico-U.S.

By Ken Eisner for Variety
Novelistic detail of life in modern Puerto Rico is both the challenge and the reward of "Thieves and Liars," which manages to cram in just about every evil visited upon the island in the name of drugs. Pic is strong as an ensemble piece and a "Traffic"-like how-they-done-it, and could fare well in Spanish-lingo markets. Helmers Ricardo Mendez Matta and Poli Marichal shared a best-director award at this year's Phoenix fest.

Oscar (Steven Bauer) seems like a fairly good guy until, in avenging wrongs done to his buddy (Cesar Farrait), he turns twice as bad as the drug boss he displaces.
Subtly crafted saga interweaves tales of several families into a tapestry of trouble caused by Puerto Rico's growing role as a major transit point in moving narcotics from Latin America to the States.

Secondary thread follows Wanda (Magda Rivera), an airport worker who runs a legitimate storage business; a tough newspaper reporter (Mexico's impressive Elpidia Carrillo); the reporter's teenage son (Carlos Paniagua) who takes drugs, and her intransigent ex-husband(Dennis Mario). Other characters include Oscar's sexy young mistress (Lymari Nadal).

FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

The Nosotros American Latino Film Festival (NALFF) is looking to fill
volunteer positions for our upcoming festival. This is a great opportunity
for those looking to gain valuable experience or for those looking to serve the
organization and community. All positions will work closely with the
festival committee under the guidance of Festival Directors Henry K. Priest
and Shawna Baca. There is no pay.

The positions are as follows:
Community Outreach Coordinator: Establish contact with other organizations
and local film schools to encourage involvement with NALFF.
Youth Coordinator: Contact local schools to raise awareness about the youth
component of our festival and plan activities or our youth program.
Publicity Coordinator: Working closely with Publicity Director to ensure
that Public Relations material are sent out, following up on contacts, some
administrative duties.
Print Coordinator: Overseeing literature for the festival which includes,
some writing and editing of our program, reviewing outgoing literature,
typesetting.
Special Event Coordinator: Working with Special Events Director, duties
include planning opening and closing night events, dealing with catering,
entertainment, set up and breakdown.

All positions begin immediately and throughout the festival.

If you are interested, please contact NALFF Executive Producer Felipe
Alejandro at: felipe.alejandro@nosotros.org

Nosotros American Latino Film Festival
August 24th-27th, 2006
Ricardo Montalban Theatre
1615 N. Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.Nosotros.org

Mylodin Productions Seeks Digital Filmmaker in China & Japan
Latino owned company needs digital filmmaker residing in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Xian or Hong Kong) for a one day shoot during August 13-25 and during Aug. 6-13th in Kyoto/Tokyo. Please submit contact information to: Mylo Egipciaco, Mylodin Productions, at
Mylodinprods@aol.com or contact directly at 323-933-9294.

WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER WANTED
AIA Studios is looking for a freelance web designer/developer to work with us on an ongoing basis to maintain our website.
 
Our ideal candidate is:
•  Proficient in building and maintaining XHTML/CSS-based websites
•  Experienced in web-based graphical design using either Photoshop/ImageReady or Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Fireworks
•  Knowledge of PHP programming would be nice, but isn't absolutely required. (Note: This skill would only be needed when making changes or modifications to how the Calendar of Events functions and, if you need, I can recommend someone for that specific work.)

HIRING PRODUCER FOR FILM AND STAGE

An exciting international production office is seeking a self motivated producer.  We are a small but growing company.  Most of the focus will be on film and theater productions, such as live theater shows, live television, films, and DVD’s.
 
REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS:
Must have experience producing a film
- Scouting locations, renting cameras, shooting equipment rentals, etc.
- Budget & staffing  

We would prefer if you also have experience in live television shoots, musicals, music video productions

-Knowledge of LIVE SHOWS producing a plus
-Must have knowledge of music and audio
-Working with High Definition equipment a plus
-Knowledge of all inner workings of film and television production
-Be an expert in project and team management.
-Be able to create and actualize project budgets
-Exceptional scheduling experience with skill in foreseeing potential problems before they occur and executing appropriate courses of action
-Liaises with different departments to facilitate communication.
-Coordinates tracks and manages the activities of personnel to ensure that project tasks are completed on time.
-Provides motivation and direction to ensure that project goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables are achieved.
-Works with the various companies and maintain general communication.
-Contributes to a positive work environment, a team player with a good attitude.
-MUST BE EXTREMELY WELL ORGANIZED, DETAIL ORIENTED AND ABLE TO MEET DEADLINES.
-MUST BE proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, emails.
-Other duties as may be assigned.
-Must be willing to make at least a one year commitment following a three month trial period.  Be prepared to give it your all. 

TO APPLY:
Be sure to say you heard about this from Jeff Gund/The Info List.  Please send a cover letter in the email text, and attach your resume along with your minimum salary requirements to:  producerjog@yahoo.com

Seeking Stage Manager, East L.A. Classic Theatre

MARIACHI MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (SM & ASM)
 
Send To:
East LA Classic Theatre
761 Terminal Street
Building 1, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles CA 90021
Email: casting@eastlaclassic.org
Fax: 213-572-0125

Contract: TYA Per Perf; Contract: $11.25/hr reh. & $100 per perf
 
Seeking Equity Stage Manager and/or Assistant Stage Manager for MARIACHI MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.

Other Dates:
1st Working Day: 7/21/06. Rehearsals will be held on Sat. & Sun. between
7/22 & 8/19, afternoons in Downtown LA. Times TBD.
1st Perf: 8/20/06. Additional performance dates TBD. Performances will be held between 8/20 & 6/30/07. Performances are usually on weekday mornings.

Personnel:
Director: Tony Plana
 
Other:
PLEASE SEND RESUME TO THE ATTENTION OF MAURA MURPHY-BARROSSE NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH BY 12NOON.

Videographer/Cinematographer needed for shoot on Saturday in San Antonio

I am in need of a cinematographer/videographer for help with a video shoot on saturday. i could pay a small stipend out of pocket for your help. I am still fundraising so hopefully soon there would be more money to pay for the services.

www.blueprintschools.com
wk: 210-471-7055
email: andrea@blueprintschools.com

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA

If you’ve ever had a dream about quitting your job, paying off your bills, and being SET FOR LIFE, you need to audition for the game show that’s making that dream come true!
 
From the Producers of DEAL OR NO DEAL and EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION, comes ABC’s newest television hit show that could help you be …
 
SET FOR LIFE
It’s a fast-paced, high-energy battle in two rounds. Round One: Play to win the highest cash prize. Round Two: beat the odds and name your payday!  You could end up with monthly payments of $1000, $10,000 or $50,000 for months or even years!
 
Casting directors are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic participants who are ready to be SET FOR LIFE.
 
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME!
(Participants must be legal US resident and at least 21 years of age. Employee’s of The Walt Disney Company or Endemol are not eligible.)
 
 
SET FOR LIFE is holding the following local open calls:

LOS ANGELES, CA
Saturday, July 15, 11am-5pm
Hollywood Production Center
1149 N Gower St
Hollywood, CA 90038

 
SAN DIEGO, CA
Thursday, July 27th, 7:30pm-10:30pm &
Friday, July 28th, 1pm-6pm
Downtown Johnny Brown’s
1220 Third Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(Gaslamp District)


For more information, go to www.ABC.com <http://www.abc.com> and click on “Casting” at the bottom menu.

Casting Call: Los Angeles, CA

PROJECT TITLE: "Sam Has Seven Friends"

ABOUT THE PROJECT
“Sam Has Seven Friends” is an internet based drama, delivered in 80
one-minute episodes, over the world wide web.  A new episode will netcast
every weekday starting on August 28th, and end on December 15th, 2006. The
show is generally dramatic as we explore all parts of "Samantha's" world –
with a shocking murder/mystery surprise twist in the end.

UNION STATUS
We are Non-Union, but will be paying some cash per episode appearance AND a
deferred payment plan is in place as well.

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING LATINO TALENT
[CHIVO ] Latino. Age 25-30. "Chivo" grew up in the Latino Gang Culture of
East Los Angeles. He's tough and noble on the outside, with a big-heart on
the inside.  His tattoos tell his story. He is trying to leave his violent
past behind as things get serious with his new girlfriend “Danielle” - who
is "Sam's" best friend.  His contributions to the arc of the show are very
heroic...

[DOLORES] Latina. Age 21-27. Dolores is Chivo’s younger sister.  She is a
bad-ass Latina who has learned that a woman with strength can go a long way.
Their family blood runs deep, as she has a way of often gaining Chivo's
trust. She doesn’t want to lose him to “Danielle” as her instincts about her
brother's girlfriend prove correct...

AUDITION DATES
Sunday July 9th
Sunday July 16th
afternoons in Santa Monica, CA

SUBMISSIONS
Email headshots, resumes, and availability "Attention Henry K. Priest."
Email: samdramacasting@yahoo.com

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA

CASTING FEMALE HOST FOR PORTABLE HOLLYWOOD MOBILE VIDEO CHANNEL
We are currently looking for a host (FEMALE) that will be the face of our Portable Hollywood mobile channel. This channel is distributed in over 50 countries, and we want a host that is energetic, witty, and is not afraid to talk to anyone on the red carpet.

Must have experience in reading from the teleprompter as well as doing impromptu interviews.

If you think you have what it takes to be a great host, please be sure to mention you heard about this from the Info List, and email your headshots and demo reels to: huan.nguyen@cinemaelectric.com

For more info on the channel, go to www.portablehollywood.com